Does it blow anyone else minds that Don King and Bob Arum are both still alive and promoting?

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  1. Dubblechin

    Dubblechin Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    When Don King was running numbers in Cleveland, he even had his home bombed by some gangsters.

    His numbers partner was even murdered and King adopted his partner's son, Carl.

    King outlived all those Cleveland gangsters, too. Danny Greene. Shondor Burns.

    Last man standing.

    His life BEFORE boxing would've been enough to wear out most.

    He's lived an insane life.
     
    Dubblechin, Oct 19, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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  2. MixedMartialLaw

    MixedMartialLaw Combat sports enthusiast Full Member

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    It is true that very few gangsters live to see their 90s.
     
    MixedMartialLaw, Oct 19, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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  3. chaunceygardina

    chaunceygardina Member Full Member

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    "ONLY IN AMERICA!"
     
    chaunceygardina, Oct 19, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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  4. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    I wondered how old Don King was. I was watching Tyson vs Spinks recently and noticed that Don King was old back in 1988. I thought to myself he has to be at least 100 by now
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Oct 19, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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